Sightseeing

Ljubljana

Postojna cave

Piran

Goriska Brda

Soca valley

Bled

Bohinj

Day 1, arrive Ljubljana or Venice, Monday

Upon arrival in Venice or Ljubljana you will be met and transferred to your Ljubljana hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin exploring. This evening, meet your fellow travelers for an orientation meeting including a Welcome Drink. (WD)

Day 2, Ljubljana, Postojna and Piran, Tuesday

In the morning enjoy a sightseeing tour of Ljubljana. Travel to the Karst region. Your first stop is at the Postojna Cave, one of the largest in Europe. Tour this unique subterranean world by miniature electric train. After the tour travel to nearby wine producer for Teran wine and prosciutto tasting. Finally, drive to Piran on the Slovenian coast. (B,WT)

Day 3, Piran, Portoroz & Goriska Brda, Wednesday

See the highlights of Piran this morning, then head to Portoroz, a popular tourist resort. Continue to the hilly region of Goriška Brda. Discover the charming town of Šmartno and have delicious dinner at local tourist farm. Overnight in Nova Gorica (B,D)

Day 4, Soca Valley & Bled, Thursday

Drive along the emerald green Soca River, through Kobarid, featured in Hemmingway’s A Farewell to Arms and stop to visit of the WWI Museum. Later, continue to Bled, stopping at Boka waterfall view point. Your evening is at leisure, to begin exploring the town. (B)

Day 5, Bled, Friday

A sightseeing tour shows you the highlights of this charming town on the shores of Lake Bled. You’ll also visit imposing Bled Castle, perched on a cliff high above the lake. We will return to the lake shore and taste the famous Bled cream cake. In the afternoon, travel to Skofja Loka, a beautiful medieval town with a castle that rises above the confluence of the two Sora Rivers, Poljanska Sora and Selska Sora. After the sightseeing tour visit the Nace homestead and taste some of the local products. (B)

Day 6, Bled and Bohinj, Saturday

Today tour to the other Alpine beauty, Lake Bohinj, enjoy a relaxing walk along the lake shore and take a cable car to Mt. Vogel, from where you will admire the stoning Julian Alps. Before returning to Bled you will visit the Shepherd’s Museum and taste some of the best Slovenian cheeses. Tonight, celebrate the wonderfully scenic vacation with a Farewell Dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

Day 7, depart Ljubljana or Venice, Sunday

After breakfast you will be transferred to Ljubljana or Venice airport for your flight home. (B)